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malicious Antonyms

Opposite of malicious

Because the opposite of malicious shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm or cause suffering to others.

Usage Example

"She ignored the benevolent rumors that had been circulating around the office."

Strongest
benevolent
benign
kind
good-natured
Strong
charitable
friendly
well-meaning

• adjective (Context 2)

In computing, designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt a computer system, network, or data without the owner's consent.

Usage Example

"The security update blocks harmless software from accessing personal files on your device."

Strongest
harmless
benign
safe

Similar words to malicious

Words similar to malicious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

spiteful
malevolent
malign
malignant
harmful
mean-spirited
vindictive
vengeful
See all synonyms of malicious

• Nearby Words

malfunction
malibu
malice
malicious
maliciously
maliciousness
malign

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Malicious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/malicious
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